Indie Short Fest
We are so eager to announce exciting news from our first film festival! Thank you to Indie Short Fest for allowing “Ikigai” to be a part of the June 2024 season. A huge congratulations to Julia Saito and Maren Emiko Elardo for their winnings and Chloë Benz for a nomination in Production Design!
See below for our project’s nominations and winnings.
NOMINATIONS:
★ Best Student Short
★ Best Original Screenplay — Maren Emiko Elardo
★ Best Production Design — Chloë Benz
WINNINGS:
★ Outstanding Achievement Award (Student Short)
★ Best Child/Young Actress — Julia Saito
★ Best First Time Female Director — Maren Emiko Elardo
